Key information relevant to the recruitment process for the
overall study, such as dates of the recruitment period and locations

Patients with HIV and lipodystrophy were recruited between November 2003 and March 2006 via community advertisement, HIV support and advocacy groups, and infectious disease or primary care physician referral.

Pre-Assignment Details

Significant events and approaches for the overall study
following participant enrollment, but prior to group assignment

Patients who do not meet growth hormone inclusion criteria were excluded from the trial before assignment to groups.

Explanation of how the number of participants for analysis was determined.
Includes whether analysis was per protocol, intention to treat, or another method.
Also provides relevant details such as imputation technique, as appropriate.

Explanation of how the number of participants for analysis was determined.
Includes whether analysis was per protocol, intention to treat, or another method.
Also provides relevant details such as imputation technique, as appropriate.